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Explain the following (a) CO(2) is a g...

Explain the following
(a) `CO_(2)` is a gas whereas `SiO_(2)` is a solid
(b) Silicon forms `SiF_(6)^(2-)` ion whereas corresponding fluoro compound of carbon is not known.

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